Synopsis
The former Milwaukee Braves pitcher recounts his high-school and college successes, his three years in the minors, his self-centered, short-lived major league career, and his decision to leave it all behind
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About the Author
Pat Jordan is the author of numerous books, including the memoir A Nice Tuesday, also available in a Bison Books edition. He is a regular contributor to the New York Times Magazine, among other periodicals, and his work has been included in Best American Sports Writing, Best American Mystery Stories, Best American Essays, and the Norton Anthology of World Literature.
Review
“One of the best and truest books about baseball, and about coming to maturity in America.”—Time (Time)
“A False Spring, by turns rueful, amused, nostalgic and disgusted, is just fascinating, probably the best book imaginable about baseball’s underpinnings.”—Boston Globe (Boston Globe)
“One of the most fabulous failure stories of our time.”—Kansas City Star (Kansas City Star)
“A major triumph.”—Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia Inquirer)
“An unforgettable book.”—Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles Times)
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Fireside / Simon & Shuster, New York, 1988
ISBN 10: 0671659944
ISBN 13: 9780671659943
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